Western blotting is a widely used technique for detecting specific proteins in biological samples, relying on labeled antibodies to identify proteins of interest.
Among the essential tools for successful cultivation is the cannabis grow light, which replicates sunlight and provides plants with the light spectrum and intensity they need to thrive.Selecting the best grow light for cannabis is critical, as it directly affects plant growth, yield, potency, and quality.
Grow lights, such as those used in vertical farming or home gardening, offer customizable solutions that help plants thrive. But what exactly is a grow light, and how does it work compared to regular light bulbs?
Grow lights, such as those used in vertical farming or home gardening, offer customizable solutions that help plants thrive. But what exactly is a grow light, and how does it work compared to regular light bulbs?
Why is the sky blue? It’s the quintessential kid question that stumps parents all the time. But, if your child were to ask it, could you answer? In this article, we cut straight to the essential points to make you the expert on sky color.
We often focus on blue and red colors in grow lights because chlorophyl can easily absorb those wavelengths. Green light however is often neglected, but should be a part of grow light strategy that can impact crop yield significantly.
How does light color affect Photosynthesis? White light contains all the colors of a rainbow, and certain colors indeed affect photosynthesis in specific ways. This is a visual guide to colors and plants.
Far-red light impacts plants in so many ways that it’s sometimes confusing, misunderstood, and even controversial. Nevertheless, it’s an important topic for indoor growers to grasp in order to harness the strategies of far-red light in their businesses.
Indoor agriculture faces a challenge in delivering visually appealing, nutritious crops without natural sunlight. To overcome this, leveraging UVA spectrum light offers a promising solution. Research shows that controlled UVA exposure enhances fruit ripening, improving sweetness and flavor. Integrating UVA optimization into indoor farming practices can elevate crop quality, meeting consumer preferences effectively.
When we talk about light and color, terms like Hue, Saturation, and Brightness frequently come up, but many of us struggle to explain them or grasp their significance. In this article, we aim to demystify these terms, explain why they matter, and show you how to measure them.
3 Spectral Devices standout; Spectrometer, Spectrophotometer and Spectroradiometer. However these terms are often used interchangebly and results in misunderstandings. In this article we discuss the differences.
Grow lights shine purple because they are arrays of bluish and reddish LEDs. And plants are most efficient at absorbing blue light and red light to conduct photosynthesis, that results in sugars used for many of the plants metabolic processes.
We non-scientists take for granted that light is just light, and hardly think about where it comes from or how it’s produced. So if your work involves light, lighting or even indoor farming, we thought you might like to know.
Metamerism is when two materials show the same color under one light but display different colors under another.
Picture this: you’re at the grocery store, eyeing the chicken fillets on the shelf. The meat looks fresh and pink, but when you place it in your cart, something strange happens—the color transforms into a more yellowish, bland hue. Intrigued, I decided to investigate.
PAR meters are used to measure light from the Sun or Grow Lights to ensure agricultural plants are receiving enough light for health development and growth.
Our users ask if the distance between your meter and the light source should be considered when measuring your light. It depends on what you are measuring.
Greenhouse and horticultural professionals encounter various terms related to light measurement. This article discusses PAR, PPF, PPFD, and PFD. These terms have been used interchangeably in literature and can confuse. We want to clear this up once and for all.
Chlorophyll, besides water, is perhaps the most essential molecule for life on this planet. Everything that we eat, everything that sustains us is derived from this mighty molecule.
Cosine Correction is a term often encountered when working with light meters. In this article, we aim to explain this term by addressing everything you wanted to know about Cosine Correction.
Plants use light for photosynthesis, but there is another aspect to light that is important for plants – it’s called Photomorphogenesis, or how plants use light to grow and change form.
What is photosynthesis? For many, it’s something we’ve learned or heard about, but the details have escaped us over the years. So, we thought it might be helpful to review the salient points and terminology of this amazing process for you.
Introduction - Clinical Lighting and Cyanosis Inadequate lighting in medical settings can impede a vital visual diagnosis of the skin, called Cyanosis. So in this article we will discuss a crucial...
What is TLA or Temporal Lighting Artifacts? They are mostly visual abnormalities or anomalies caused by pulsating or flickering lights. Most times it’s hardly noticeable but it can have annoying side effects and even cause catastrophic events. Here we talk about the three well-discussed TLA situations
Spectral PAR Meters are making inroads into the Indoor Horticulture market, sharing space with Quantum PAR Meters & Sensors – and growers want to know why. In this article, we compare these devices and detail the distinct advantages of Spectral devices for indoor farming.
In this article, we show you how to remote control your MK350D spectrometer using a smart phone or a tablet using Bluetooth wireless.
TM-30-15 is a color rendering index system published by IES (Illuminating Engineering Society). A color rendering index system indicates how well a light, when shining on objects, can reproduce the object’s color accurately (compared to a black body radiator – e.g., the sun). TM-30-15 is next in a line of predecessor CRI systems (CIE CRI, GAI, CQS), each intended to improve on previous designs. In this article, we explain TM-30-15, its advantages, and why it’s important.
Cinema LED light manufacturers use what are called “ratio tables” to calibrate their LED lights. This mostly manual process is time consuming, tedious and prone to errors. In this article we will introduce automated LED calibration as a way to speed up calibration many times over and ensure precision color accuracy according to CIE 1931 standards.
What is the difference between a Colorimeter and Spectrometer? Both devices capture light in order to analyze it’s properties for any number of applications. However, there are some major differences that set them apart. In this article, we will explain the differences by contrasting structural design, functionality, applications, accuracy, advantages and disadvantages.
What is CRI (Color Rendering Index)? It is a metric used to measure the ability of a light to bring out colors in objects (i.e. Color Rendering). Lights with a high CRI rating can make store products look brilliant and vibrant. Other lights with low CRI ratings will make the same products drab and lifeless.
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UPRtek (est. 2010) is a manufacturer of portable, high-precision light measurement instruments; Handheld Spectrometers, PAR meters, Spectroradiometers, Light Calibration Solutions.
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